MINOX

THE company known for spy cameras. From the late 1930's, MINOX was the 'other' German optical company famous for its photographic products: but its cameras in a different environment than the conventional Leica.

70 years later, MINOX flourishes as a respected manufacturer of sports and hunting optics.

rom 1938 the VEF Riga became the landmark spy camera: small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, but not a toy. Sharp enough for distant objects and documents down to A6 size.

See documentaries about the camera in our MEDIA section on its wartime use.